Woodson, 36, has been with the Packers since 2006. He appeared in four straight Pro Bowls from 2008-2011.

"We are grateful for all that Charles has given to the Green Bay Packers over the past seven years,” Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said. “He has been an integral part of the Packers’ success and our Super Bowl title in 2010 would not have been possible without his contributions."

Woodson had two years and $20 million remaining on his contract with the team. He was also set to receive a $2.5 million bonus on the first day of training camp this year.

The Packers moved Woodson to safety last season after he was plagued by injury in the 2011-2012 season.

In seven seasons with the team, Woodson had 38 interceptions and 11.5 sacks.

Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997, and was picked fourth overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Hillary Clinton's office said "nothing nefarious was at play" when the former secretary of state used her personal email address, rather than one provided by the State Department, during her four years as America's top diplomat.